WaikatoEntertainment

Entertainment in Waikato

  1. A

    Shine

    It’s a measure of Hamilton’s increasing sophistication that its main gay-and-lesbian club is now visible to Victoria St’s passing parade. There’s a dance floor at the back and an intimate beer garden in front.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Diggers Bar

    This funky good-time bar has a wealth of liquid bread on tap and nightly live music in a huge room out the back. Wednesday night’s $25 ‘pizza, fries and two drinks’ is a damn good deal.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Cook

    Rambling through a noble, burgundy-coloured timber hall (1874), this buzzy cafe-bar dishes up good pub grub (mains $13 to $24), plus live music, poker, comedy and quiz nights.

    reviewed

  4. Cambridge Raceway

    The very verdant Cambridge Raceway is the venue for harness and greyhound racing three times a month. Check the website for dates and times.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Bank

    Inside this snappily renovated 1878 heritage building are plenty of beers on tap, a good wine selection and lots of screens to catch the big games.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Cubbyhole

    Watch the parade on the street below with a cocktail in hand from the 1st-floor balcony. It attracts an older party crowd with its classic grooves.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Founders Theatre

    For live theatre and concerts (anything from Bee Gees tributes to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra), try Founders Theatre.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Yot Club

    This raucous, nocturnal bar is where everyone goes to dance, with visiting DJs and bands, a pool table and imported beers.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Rodeo Rodeo

    This cheesy bar goes off on the weekend, with its free pink cowboy hats and Neil Diamond/Glen Campbell soundtrack.

    reviewed

  10. Regent 3 Cinema

    Built in 1932, this art-deco cinema has five screens and fabulous movie memorabilia in the foyer.

    reviewed

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  12. I

    Meteor Theatre

    Live theatre and concerts can be enjoyed at the Meteor Theatre .

    reviewed

  13. J

    Skycity Cinemas

    A seven-screen mainstream multiplex. Adults pay $10 on Tuesdays.

    reviewed

  14. K

    Victoria Cinema

    Watch art-house films while sipping on alcoholic beverages.

    reviewed